Camping on the Great Ocean Walk

Shuttle Your Gear
We Provide Water
3-6 Day Itineraries

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AUD $855

       
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A group of hikers resting at Johanna Campground with views over the ocean. They sit on a picnic table chatting.

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Self-Guided Great Ocean Walk Camping Tour

Camping on the Great Ocean Road or the Great Ocean Walk is the perfect option if you are happy booking all the campsites yourself and all you really would like is the option of not carrying your heavy gear for most of your journey. However, in some cases you do need to carry your gear as we can only move our trailer to where we have car access, so please read the itinerary below carefully.

If you’re still not fully decided on camping, you might like to consider one of our Great Ocean Walk Tours instead.

Planning on camping the Great Ocean Walk with us couldn’t be any easier. You just need to let us know your perfect start date and we will advise if we have a trailer and transport available to collect you at the end of your walk. We take care of all the logistics. However, please note that the return trip back to Apollo Bay is optional, so if you decide not to return to Apollo Bay on your last day we will still meet you at your walk’s end point to return your gear to you.

This Great Ocean Walk camping tour also provides town drinking water as there is no ‘drinking water’ on the walk. (There are rainwater tanks on the trail but it is not deemed drinkable water by Parks Victoria and, if it has been hot, sometimes the rainwater tanks can be low or at times empty).

If, after reading this, you do feel like you would like just a bit more support whilst you complete the walk, and you really want to keep carrying gear to a limit, please refer to our 6 Day camping & accommodation option as an alternative.

But, if you like the sound of just camping the Great Ocean Walk, please read the following notes carefully before you book any campsites. Do you have any questions about camping on the Great Ocean Road or the Great Ocean Walk? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Price Includes

Price Excludes

A private trailer for you to lock away your gear.(Please refer to the notes below as not all of the campsites are accessible by car.)
‘Town’ drinking water. This is stored in a large container in the trailer for you to refill your water bottles (as there is no drinking water on the trail)
Removal of your rubbish as there are no bins in the National Park
A bus shuttle from the end of your walk back to Apollo Bay
Walking notes

A private walk briefing or Great Ocean Walk Map
Camping fees – you book your own sites on the Great Ocean Walk
Food – you bring non-perishable food with you for the duration of your walk. There is no refrigeration in the trailer/car and there are no shops on the trail.
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Accommodation

Why Choose Camping on the Great Ocean Walk?

Stay in the best campsites!
Transfer from the end of your hike to Apollo Bay.
Well marked tracks. No technical expertise needed!
Water and provisions stored in our trailer.
Your safety and security are paramount

What You Need To Do To Book:

You may start any of the 3, 4 or 6 day itineraries listed below on any date you choose, BUT we have limited trailers available (which is for private use for your group) so to book:

Please check that we are available on your proposed dates before you book your campsites. Contact us with a start date and the itinerary you are interested in.
If we are available on your proposed dates, we will hold your spot for 24hours whilst you book your campsites.
Once your campsites are booked we will email you a secure visa link to pay. And that’s it!

Pricing

6 Days – (100km) Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles. $1540 for 1 -4 walkers

4 Days – (71km) Apollo Bay to Ryan’s Den. $1165 for 1 -4 walkers

3 Days – (57km) Apollo Bay to Johanna. $855 for 1 -4 walkers

If you have additional walkers, please get in touch!

Daily Great Ocean Walk Camping Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – (22km) Apollo Bay to Blanket Bay.

(You book the ‘hike in’ campsite at Blanket Bay or book the group area campsite at Blanket Bay if the ‘hike in’ site is full).

Approx 8.30am you leave your gear in the trailer in the car park in Pascoe Street, next to the Bendigo Bank and opposite the Eco YHA. On your arrival in Apollo Bay you text us / call on 0439 893 950. We provide you key code for the trailer.You walk to Blanket Bay from Apollo Bay. We leave the trailer at Blanket Bay car park at approx 3.30pm. We will place our trailer as near to the campsites as possible, but due to the amount of cars in the car park in busy periods, we can only get the trailer as close as space allows. You will have to walk approx 50-100m to the campsite.

Day 2 – (21km) Walk Blanket Bay to Aire River.

(You book the ‘hike in’ campsite at Aire River or book the group area campsite at Aire River if the ‘hike in’ site is full).

You lock your large rucksacks for collection by approx 9 am in the trailer at Blanket Bay. You walk to Aire River. You collect your rucksacks from the trailer at Aire River in the afternoon at approx 3.30pm. We leave it next to the toilets at the bridge so you will need to walk approx 100m up to the GOW hike-in campsite.

Day 3 – (14km) Aire River to Johanna Beach

You book the ‘hike in’ campsite at Johanna Beach or book the group area campsite at Johanna Beach if the ‘hike in’ site is full).

Leave large rucksacks for collection by approx 9 am in the trailer at Aire River. You walk to Johanna Beach. You collect rucksacks from the trailer at Johanna Beach in the afternoon at approx 3.30pm. You will need to carry your gear approx 600m up to the GOW hike-in campsites. If you book the 3-day walk, your walk ends here and we return you to Apollo Bay.

Day 4 – (14km +2km if your walk ends here) Johanna Beach to Ryan’s Den.

You book the ‘hike in’ campsite at Ryan’s Den. (No group site available)

Please note on this day we cannot get into the campsite as there is no road/track access, so you need to carry your gear and food. You, therefore, carry your large rucksack and leave your small day pack in the trailer whilst you don’t need it and anything else you do not wish to carry. If you book the 4-day walk, your walk ends here and we pick you up and return you to Apollo Bay. If you are ending your walk on this day you do not need to carry your gear. You leave your gear in the trailer in the morning and we take it back to Apollo Bay and store it whilst you walk.

Day 5 – (13km) Ryans Den, via Wreck Beach to Devils Kitchen.

You book the ‘hike in’ campsite at Devils Kitchen. (No group site available)

You carry your large rucksack. We leave the trailer at Wreck Beach Car Park. Once you have replenished your supplies you walk on to Devils Kitchen for 2.5km (low tide route) or 2km (high tide route).

Day 6 – (16km) Devils Kitchen to 12 Apostles.

You carry your large rucksack to the 12 Apostles, OR you have the option of walking back to the trailer at Wreck Beach Car Park (approx. 2km to 2.5km each way) to lock up your large rucksack before walking on the 12 Apostles with only your day pack. We meet you at the 12 Apostles with your large rucksacks at 3 pm. Walk 91 drive you back into Apollo Bay by approx 5.30pm.

Important note: You must book for the correct amount of walkers as we need to reserve a seat for you on the bus back to Apollo Bay. Children are not permitted to sit on their parents’ lap in the bus. We do not offer child seats and cannot fit them into our vehicle.

Trail Talk

     
 
 
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   Eleanor M 
 16 days ago
 
 
 Verified solo self-guided walk with Walk91 A big thank you to the Walk91 team for facilitating my fantastic experience walking the Great Ocean Walk! For a woman doing this walk solo, it was reassuring to have someone drop me at the trail head in the mornings, text to check in along the way, and to pick me up at the end of each day. Mark runs a highly co-ordinated set-up and was able to accommodate my requests to swap walking and rest days or to shorten some sections without any trouble. Mark, Rod, Brad, and Peter know every inch of the walk, and by the end of my trip they felt like old friends. The local knowledge that they shared during pick-ups/drop offs – e.g., the best places to spot koalas, help identifying birds, tips on where to eat, history of the area – enriched the whole experience. The places that Walk91 chose for me to stay were all top notch, with By Moonlight a stand-out (including a chance to see the bower constructed by the resident satin bower bird). The luxurious and abundant home-made food was a delight to look forward to after each day’s walk - the Moroccan veg stew and the peach cake with cream were especially memorable! I highly recommend Walk91 to anyone thinking of doing the Great Ocean Walk.
  
 
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   F Mac 
 19 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +4
Highly recommend Walk91 to anyone planning to walk the Great Ocean Walk. Beautiful accommodation. Excellent communication. Knowledgable, friendly drivers.
  
 
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   christina macdonald 
 20 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +3
My sister and I completed the Great Ocean Walking Track with Walk91 and enjoyed every minute of the 6 days. The track is beautifully maintained and our driver was there waiting to collect us at the end of each day. The accomodation was excellent and had us revived and ready for the next day. We have no hesitation in recommending Walk91.
  
 
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   Carolyn Wilson 
 24 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. To Mark,  Brad and team Thank you for an amazing experience over the last 5.5 days.  We all enjoyed the walk and your support and coordination over the time was fantastic.  The accommodation was spot on and the food exceeded our expectations. Brad was always on time to pick us up in the mornings and at the end of the days walking.  His happy nature, local knowledge and sense of humour was much appreciated. It was a great way to experience the Great Ocean Road and the Otways From the Mallee Girls,  South Australia
  
 
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   Kathryn Richards 
 143 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Walking the GOW was one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences I have ever had. Having the support of the Walk91 team made it even more special. They think of everything. I would highly recommend Walk91 for your adventure.
  
 
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   Henry King 
 152 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience on 7 day walk. Extremely well organised with great meals and very comfortable accommodation. A big thank you to Suzie our driver. The walks are varied, with great views and lots of wildlife. The pickup process was flexible and worked seamlessly. The paths in mid April were very quiet and well marked. Highly recommended the Walk91 team and experience.
  
 
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   Nomad29722226996 
 153 days ago
 
 
 Verified Très professionnel Expérience géniale que ces 3 jours de randonnées sur le Great Ocean Walk, de Apollo Bay à Castle Cover, avec Walk91 ! Seule, j'ai adoré faire ces 55 km dans des paysages fantastiques et une météo de rêve. Et bravo à l'équipe de Walk91! des prestations très professionnelles, très sympathiques et efficaces. Excellent suivi avec sms, de bons conseils, logement extra et des repas délicieux pour tous les goûts. Inoubliable.
  
 
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   Barb Gysel 
 164 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In March, my husband and I did a 3 night 4 day hike along the Great Ocean Walk with Walk 91 from Apollo Bay to 12 Apostles.  We were thoroughly impressed with the way our hike was organized and customized.  Mark, the company owner, and Susie, our driver, were friendly, easily available and communicative.  Each day we discussed the terrain, other aspects of the hike as well as our desired length and where we would be picked up for transport back to our accommodation.  The hikes took us through various environments and of course, we had many beautiful coastal views.  The food provided for the second two nights was fabulous.  We would definitely recommend this hike with Walk 91 as a unique experience in Australia.  We will have wonderful memories to enjoy.
  
 
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   Sadlerhan 
 176 days ago
 
 
 Verified A challenging walk supported by a great local team We enjoyed a fabulous six-day self-guided walk supported by these guys and, as they promised, all we had to do was eat, walk and sleep! We were briefed promptly on arrival at Apollo Bay and were given very clear instructions and helpful guidance every day of the walk. The food was great and we were always picked up promptly and taken back to some great accommodation. We did the whole walk and it is challenging, but the team share your sense of achievement when you finish. loved it.
  
 
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   Sharon F 
 176 days ago
 
 
 Verified An Epic Great Ocean Road Adventure with the Best Crew! I recently completed a 3 day, 63.5 kilometre hike along the Great Ocean Road in March with three awesome friends, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. It was the perfect blend of a physical challenge and a relaxing getaway. The scenery is simply stunning—we transitioned from wild, rugged cliffs, beach sections to deep forests, with plenty of wildlife sightings along the way. While the days tested our grit and endurance, the rewards were well worth it. What truly set this trip apart was the exceptional support of the Walk 91 crew, especially Susie. The team were incredibly flexible and professional, and the organisation was seamless. Returning to the comfort of the farmhouse each evening turned demanding trekking days into a relaxing and inspiring achievement. If you’re looking for a mix of camaraderie, nature, and superb hospitality, this is it!